das Edukt
Translation
educt, reactant, starting material
Examples
Wasser und Kohlendioxid sind die Edukte der Fotosynthese.
Water and carbon dioxide are the educts of photosynthesis.
Das Edukt wird im Reaktor umgewandelt.
The educt is converted in the reactor.
Grammar Patterns
das Edukt ((als sth.)) verwenden to use the educt ((as sth.)) One uses this educt as a catalyst.
((from sth.)) ein Produkt herstellen to produce a product ((from sth.)) A new product is produced from the educts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausgangsstoff, Reaktant; Antonym: Produkt
Etymology
From Latin 'educere' (to lead out). 'e-' (out) + 'ducere' (to lead). The substance that is 'led out' to start a reaction.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'educt' as the substance that 'exits' its container to start the chemical process.